How to read a Grand Cherokee placard before buying tires
- The door-area placard gives the tire size and cold pressure; the original sidewall and manual give the load index and speed rating.
- Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L trims use different sizes, so check your exact vehicle.
- NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX matches common examples in 265/60R18 110H and 265/50R20 XL 111V; ROADIAN HTX2 matches 265/60R18 110H.
- On a used SUV, confirm the fitted tires are correct before copying their size.
Every tire decision for a Grand Cherokee starts with the placard, but the placard is only part of the specification, and a used SUV may not be wearing the tires its maker specified. This guide explains what each marking means, how to cross-check them, and which 2026 tires match common Grand Cherokee sizes. The model years below are examples, not fitment for every trim.
Identify your exact Grand Cherokee fitment before comparing tires
Identify the actual vehicle before comparing tires. Use the door-area placard for size and cold pressure. Check load index and speed symbol against the original-equipment tire and vehicle documentation; Jeep’s replacement guidance identifies the OE sidewall as the source of those markings.
Use this order to build a shortlist:
- Read the placard and owner’s manual. Record the complete tire size, load index, speed symbol and recommended cold inflation pressure. The number after the tire size gives the load index, while the final letter is its speed symbol.
- Search using year and trim. A 2025 Grand Cherokee and a 2025 Grand Cherokee L are separate vehicle entries, for example.
- Match the full tire service description to the vehicle’s requirements. Match the size and meet the vehicle’s load and speed requirements. The Tire Industry Association advises against fitting a tire with a lower load index than the original-equipment tire.
- Ask a tire professional to check changed fitment. The association recommends professional advice for custom wheel-and-tire packages. Goodyear’s tire-service bulletin also directs drivers to vehicle-maker guidance and advises against mixing sizes, constructions or tread patterns when the owner’s manual gives no tire-mixing instructions.
Matching the placard with NEXEN TIRE sizes
NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX is an all-season touring tire for SUVs and crossovers built around long tread life, comfort and low noise. Its compound is engineered to keep performance stable across a wide range of temperatures, and an optimized zigzag tread pattern spreads road pressure more evenly. It is H, V and W speed rated, with UTQG grades of 540, 600 or 680 A A depending on size. In common Grand Cherokee sizes, NEXEN TIRE lists ROADIAN GTX in 265/60R18 110H and 265/50R20 XL 111V, which meet the H and V ratings in the factory examples above.
NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 is a highway terrain tire designed as a high-mileage SUV and light-truck tire with all-weather driving performance. It carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) mark except on original-equipment sizes, and its P-metric sizes carry UTQG 700 A A/B. NEXEN TIRE lists ROADIAN HTX2 in 265/60R18 110H, which meets an H requirement. Its 265/50R20 is 107T, so a Grand Cherokee that calls for a V rating on 20-inch wheels should use a V-rated size instead.
Mostly pavement: Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
For a Grand Cherokee used mainly on streets and highways, the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 is a vehicle-specific road-use starting point when the listing matches the SUV. Michelin’s 2025 Grand Cherokee L Laredo X tire-search page shows the Defender LTX M/S2 among the options for the 265/60R18 110H search.
The same product name can appear with different specifications by size. For a pavement-first SUV, this kind of year-and-trim-specific catalog result is a stronger basis for a purchase shortlist than selecting by wheel diameter alone.
Rain and occasional snow: Michelin CrossClimate2
Consider the Michelin CrossClimate2 when the Grand Cherokee sees rain through the year and occasional snow, and a confirmed size matches the placard. Michelin’s CrossClimate2 product information identifies it as an all-season tire and says the range carries the 3PMSF mark, a snow-traction certification. A snow mark is useful for occasional winter weather, while frequent travel on ice or heavily snow-covered roads points toward dedicated winter tires.
Check the actual tire specification as well as the model name. A tested snow-traction marking does not determine which tire fits an unknown used SUV.
Frequent ice, packed snow or mountain winters: a dedicated winter set
Choose a dedicated winter tire when the Grand Cherokee regularly faces icy roads, deep or packed snow, or mountain winter driving. Goodyear’s winter-versus-all-season guidance identifies severe winter conditions as the use for winter/snow tires and says dedicated winter tires suit frequent driving on ice or heavily snow-covered roads. An all-weather tire with 3PMSF certification can address occasional snow, while a dedicated winter set is the stronger category choice for repeated severe conditions.
Match the winter set to the same year-specific requirements as any replacement: approved size, load index, speed rating and the vehicle’s tire-mixing instructions. A tire professional can confirm the winter tire’s size and service rating against the Jeep’s requirements before installation.
Compare the options for this use
Use the last column to check each tire against the size and rating you recorded from the placard and original tire.
| Use | Tire | Why compare it | Grand Cherokee sizes to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet, comfortable pavement driving | NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX | All-season SUV touring tire for long tread life, comfort and low noise; UTQG 540, 600 or 680 A A by size | 265/60R18 110H; 265/50R20 XL 111V |
| High-mileage highway driving with rain and occasional snow | NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 | Highway terrain tire with the 3PMSF mark except on OE sizes; UTQG 700 A A/B on P-metric sizes | 265/60R18 110H; 265/50R20 107T (below a V requirement) |
| Mostly pavement | Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 | Michelin’s selector lists it for a 2025 Grand Cherokee L Laredo X | Match the exact size and service rating to the placard |
| Rain and occasional light snow | Michelin CrossClimate2 | Michelin describes an all-season tire with the 3PMSF marking for dry, wet and light-snow use | Match the exact size and service rating to the placard |
Final checks before ordering
Before ordering, reconcile the tire details with the vehicle itself:
- Read the actual vehicle’s placard for size and cold pressure; confirm load index and speed symbol from the vehicle documentation and OE tire markings.
- Use the vehicle’s actual model year and version in a tire-maker vehicle finder; Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L appear as separate entries. Keep a Grand Cherokee L result separate from a two-row Grand Cherokee result.
- Keep the placard’s complete tire size and choose a replacement load index at least as high as the original-equipment value. The Tire Industry Association advises against a load index below the original-equipment value.
- Have a qualified tire professional review an alternate diameter or wheel package; custom packages need professional guidance, and small diameter differences can affect an AWD or 4WD drivetrain. Follow the vehicle manual’s instructions for tire mixing and replacement.
- If you need winter performace, check that the exact tire model and size carry the 3PMSF mark.
The Michelin vehicle listing, Falken owner report and NEXEN TIRE OE row each describe a specific Grand Cherokee application; your own vehicle records establish the size and service requirements for your shortlist. Start with the vehicle’s own specifications, then choose the category that matches the roads you drive most.
FAQ
How do I read the tire placard on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The placard on the driver’s door area lists the original tire size and the recommended cold inflation pressure. The load index and speed rating come from the original tire’s sidewall and the owner’s manual. With those numbers, compare tires such as NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX, which comes in 265/60R18 110H and 265/50R20 XL 111V.
What if the tires on my used Grand Cherokee don’t match the placard?
Use the placard and owner’s manual, not the tires a previous owner fitted, and ask a tire professional about any difference. Then choose a replacement such as NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX or ROADIAN HTX2 in the size and ratings the vehicle maker specifies.
Do the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L use the same tire sizes?
Not always; sizes vary by model, trim and wheel package, so check your own placard. In common sizes, NEXEN TIRE lists ROADIAN GTX in 265/60R18 110H and 265/50R20 XL 111V, and ROADIAN HTX2 in 265/60R18 110H.